02-09-2012 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 9, 2012 yard on a number of neighbors versus the impact of storage in the front yard on one neighbor should be a consideration. Hall stated that he could not support the request given the facts. Murphy stated that she supported the Variance because it meets Code requirements, and the lot is unique in that the Roberto property back yard faces the Anderson front yard, so essentially there are two back yard situations. Murphy stated that just because the proper place for this storage is the back yard, the City cannot assume that the storage would be less offensive in either location and based on that, pick one location over the other. Murphy stated that this is why she is suggesting an intense, natural screening while still allowing a reasonable use of the property. The higher screening may cost more, but Murphy felt that the Roberto's point of view must also be considered. Maleitzke stated that she supported the Variance request, but suggested that either a 4 foot planted screen or a 6 foot fence should be required. Maleitzke felt that Anderson could make that choice. Duray recommended approval of the Variance to allow the storage of a wood pile, boat with trailer, and utility trailer in the front yard of the Derek Anderson property at 298 Rose Lane subject to compliance with the recommendations of the City Planner as outlined in his report dated February 3, 2012 with modifications to those recommendations as follows: 1. Firewood storage consists of no more than 4 cords of wood and no more than 6 feet in height; 2. Planner's recommendation not modified; 3. Storage consists of one boat on a trailer and one utility trailer with lengths each to be no more than 30 feet in length and no more that 6 feet high; 4. Screening to consist of a line of shrubs along the front lot line to screen the storage area from properties to the north. Plantings should be at least 4 feet in height, no more than 4 feet on center; with the Commission declaring that the variance is supportable without excessive impacts on the neighborhood and with the Commission recommending adoption of the findings of fact as outlined in the City Planner's report dated February 3, 2012. Motion seconded by Fischer. Motion failed 3 to 3. Duray, Fischer, Maleitzke in favor. Barraclough, Hall, and Murphy against. The City Planner indicated that the Commission can pass the matter on to the Council with the split vote, or another motion can be made.